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Studies on the external genitalia of four species of genus Psilogramma Rothschild and Jordan (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera) from India

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2012
Authors:D. Singh, Kaur, P., Kaleka, A. P. S.
Journal:Journal of Entomological Research
Volume:36
Issue:1
Start Page:95
Pagination:95-100
Keywords:FEMALE GENITALIA, INDIA, MALE GENITALIA, PSILOGRAMMA, SPHINGIDAE
Abstract:

"The male and female genitalia of four Indian species of hawk moths belonging to the genus Psilogramma Rothschild & Jordan i.e. menephron (Gramer) - the  type species, increta Walker, casuarinae Walker and orientalis Brechlin have been studied."

URL:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294709012_Studies_on_the_external_genitalia_of_four_species_of_genus_Psilogramma_Rothschild_and_Jordan_Sphingidae_Lepidoptera_from_India
STI taxonomic comments: 
All four species recorded here are likely to be, or to include, misidentifications. The records of Psilogramma casuarinae (endemic to Australia) and Psilogramma orientalis (endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago) are certainly incorrect. What species they actually are is unknown. The Psilogramma menephron are probably a mix of Psilogramma discistriga discistriga and Psilogramma renneri, but could include darker specimens of Psilogramma increta. The records of Psilogramma increta are likely a mix of that species and Psilogramma vates.
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